HELENE

Captain Andreas Voulgaris
Andreas is a holder of the RYA’s Yachtmaster Ocean and he is also certified for GMDSS Long Range Operations, firefighting and lifesaving.
He speaks English fluently.He grew up in a family business that is owning, chartering and providing assistance to yachts. Since the year 2000 he has been working as skipper in sailing and power vessels all around the Mediterranean. His first charters started with sailing vessels in the Sporades islands (Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonisos) located in the Northern Aegean sea. He stayed there for 2 years doing weekly sailing trips as captain. Then he moved to Athens and Lavrion where he got to know the Cyclades islands (Mykonos, Paros, Syros, Santorini etc) very well. The Last 6 years he is based at the Ionian Sea where he acquired perfect knowledge of the area’s attractions and weather conditions. Over the years and countless miles he has developed excellent seamanship. He is a people pleaser and has a great sense of humor.
Andreas has two daughters, In his spare time he is an enthusiastic road cyclist and a swimmer.

Cook/Steward Nikolaos Melas
Nikolas is specialized in Mediterranean cuisine and her cooking style can be described as fresh and healthy as she is using the freshest ingredients that are available in the market of each port and presented to a very high standard. His personal qualities as creativity, punctuality, commitment, adaptability along with her organizing skills and friendly personality make his a valuable part of Helene's crew. He has worked in in various motor yachts from 2007 s a steward and Chef and various restaurants as Four seasons Astir Palace. He holds degrees from Professional culinary arts of IEK Akmi & Food and Beverage management of Le monde Culinary School. Previous yachts: M/y Albatross, M/y Loulou, M/y Joanna K. He speaks Greek and English.